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Lafayette voters to decide road projects, tax renewals in December

Lafayette Parish voters will head to the polls Dec. 12 to decide nine propositions that fund a range of local government services and infrastructure projects, including a proposed $77 million transportation bond package and eight renewals of existing property tax millages. According to Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG), the ballot includes one bond proposition and eight millage renewals, with no new taxes proposed. Five measures will appear on ballots across Lafayette Parish , while four additional propositions will be presented only to voters living within Lafayette city limits. The propositions fund services ranging from law enforcement and fire protection to public libraries, parks, roads and government facilities. To help residents understand the measures before election day, LCG has launched an informational website at lafayettela.gov/millage , where voters can review each proposition, learn how the funding is used and find answers to frequently asked questions. What's on the ballot? Parishwide propositions All Lafayette Parish voters will consider five parishwide propositions: Commuter Connections Bond (1.85 mills): Would authorize up to $77 million in general obligation bonds to fund 18 transportation projects, including roundabouts, intersection upgrades, road widening and traffic signal improvements. Courthouse (2.51 mills): Funds courthouse facilities and related operations. Correctional Facility (2.21